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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.37, 1,130.55 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.37, 1,130.55 and 342.52 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.37 : 1,130.55 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.37/1,130.55 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.37x = 1,130.55 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.37x = 387,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,235.99/753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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